Hendra Virus - The Current Situation in NSW

 

All infected properties continue to be closely monitored and no new Hendra cases have been reported this week.

All at risk horses on the recently-quarantined property at Mullumbimby remain healthy and continue to be monitored. Further laboratory testing will be carried out 16 and 32 days following the last contact with the infected horse.

There are three cats and two dogs on the Mullumbimby property – all are being assessed in line with NSW DPI’s policy for companion animals. 

The Lismore and Macksville properties remain quarantined and all horses and companion animals remain healthy. All horses are being monitored twice daily and movement restrictions remain in place for all horses and companion animals.

Hendra in NSW snapshot (as at 3/8/2011):

• 4 properties have been confirmed positive for the Hendra virus;
• 111 properties have been confirmed as negative for the Hendra virus, with further confirmatory antibody testing still underway on some properties;
• Awaiting results for 4 samples;
• 3 properties remain quarantined – near Macksville, Lismore and Mullumbimby.

Quick Link

• For more information about Hendra virus in NSW visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au